
Gerwig, Robbie, DiCaprio snubbed in Oscar nominations
'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie were snubbed for Best Director and Best Actress nominations.
Wed Jan 24 2024

Hollywood parties return as stars arrive at Golden Globes
Rosamund Pike, Jeffrey Wright and Quinta Brunson were among the first to arrive on the red carpet outside the Beverly Hilton hotel.
Mon Jan 08 2024

Hollywood festivities return as 'Barbie' vies for Golden Globes
"Barbie," the summer blockbuster starring Margot Robbie as the iconic doll, leads all nominees with nine nominations.
Mon Jan 08 2024

Full list of nominees for the 2024 Golden Globe awards
There were 27 first time nominees including Ali Wong, Chris Rock, Steven Yeun and Trevor Noah.
Fri Jan 05 2024

C-3PO's head, 'Titanic' costumes for sale at Propstore film auction
Items for sale include a shirt, waistcoat and trousers DiCaprio wore in "Titanic" and Tom Hanks' sneakers from "Forrest Gump"
Wed Oct 04 2023

DiCaprio and Scorsese talk 'Killers' as Rihanna hits CinemaCon
The film is a true story of greed, love and murder, when members of the newly oil-rich Osage Nation began dying and disappearing.
Fri Apr 28 2023

Leonardo DiCaprio says Malaysian financier planned to donate to Obama's 2012 campaign
Leonardo DiCaprio told jurors that Jho Low said he planned on giving "a significant donation" to the Democratic Party.
Tue Apr 04 2023

Jack could have survived, says Cameron as 'Titanic' re-released 25 years on
Fans insist Jack could have survived the icy Atlantic waters after the ocean liner sank, if only he had shared an improvised raft with Kate Winslet's Rose.
Fri Feb 10 2023

Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming
Maya Bay reopened to tourists at the start of 2022 but visitor numbers are capped to try to limit the ecological damage.
Thu Sep 15 2022

Beyond the slap: Five (other) talking points from the Oscars
One of the night's more touching moments came at its finale, as Lady Gaga accompanied Liza Minnelli to announce the best picture winner.
Tue Mar 29 2022

Leonardo 'Tree' Caprio: New species named after star
The tree's scientific name, Uvariopsis dicaprio recognises the 47-year-old US actor's work to prevent logging in the endangered forest.
Fri Jan 07 2022

Thailand plots sustainable comeback for DiCaprio beach
Thailand hopes to make Phi Phi the standard-bearer for a new, more sustainable model of tourism.
Tue Dec 07 2021

DiCaprio invests in cultivated meat start-ups Mosa Meat, Aleph Farms
It solves some of the most pressing issues of current industrial beef production, DiCaprio said.
Thu Sep 23 2021

Cannes' green push faces industry's rubbish record
They have banned plastic bottles, deployed a fleet of electric cars, and organised a special program of climate-focused films.
Mon Jul 05 2021

DiCaprio, Katy Perry urge Biden to refuse Brazil environment deal
Dozens of US and Brazilian celebrities urge Biden not to agree to any environmental deals with Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro.
Wed Apr 21 2021

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025